Cheakamus and Brandywine Snowshoe
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EASY TO INTERMEDIATE SNOWSHOE
Come join us as we drive to the Whistler area, where we will first do a loop, snowshoeing along the Cheakamus River up to Loggers Lake and then back along the other side of the river. We will then drive down to Brandywine Falls, where we will check out the Falls from a stunning viewpoint. Should be a great day!
This meetup will also be posted in the South Delta Meetup Group.
NOTE: Vehicles driving on Highway 99 to Whistler are required to use winter tires (including M&S tires) in good condition or carry chains between October 1 – April 30.
Please remember to provide your driver some gas money ($5-6 per hour is typical).
DISCLOSURE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
By going on this Meetup event, you acknowledge and agree that you are participating at your own risk and are entirely responsible for your own safety getting to and from the trailhead, on the hike, and during the course of the event. In case of accident, illness, or other incapacity, you agree to pay for your own medical and/or evacuation expenses, whether or not you have specifically authorized them. You also verify that you are in good health and are physically capable of carrying out this hike. Therefore, you agree to release the Meetup Group, the Organizer, the Meetup Host, and any affiliate from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury which may arise out of participation in the Meetup event, including during transportation to and from the event.
OVERVIEW
We will meet at the large parking lot at St David's United Church in West Vancouver. To get to the first trailhead, you will need to take the Cheakamus Lake Road exit from Highway 99, about 5 minutes before Whistler Village. After about 300m, take the second left, which is located just before a bridge. After about 50m, we will park in front of a snowbank.
Cheakamus River to Loggers Lake
Elevation Gain: 150 metres
Distance: 5km
Hiking time : 4 hours
Brandywine Falls
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Distance: 1km
Hiking time: 0.5 hours
Bring:
Snowshoes
Water (1 litre)
Packed Lunch
Hiking poles (optional)
Head lamp (just in case)
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